Tropical depression likely to strengthen into storm in East Vietnam Sea
Vietnam News 15:15 02/07/2026A tropical depression over the East Vietnam Sea is forecast to strengthen into the first storm of 2026 in the maritime region before moving into the Gulf of Tonkin on Saturday.
Vietnam looks to turn foreign capital into enduring domestic strength
In-Depth 15:01 01/07/2026The issuance of Resolution No. 10 by Vietnam's Politburo on the development of the foreign-invested economic sector comes at a pivotal moment, as the Southeast Asian country shifts its focus from simply attracting foreign capital to transforming external investment into lasting domestic capability.
Vietnam’s seafood exports rise in first half of 2026
Economy 14:13 01/07/2026Vietnam exported seafood worth nearly US$5.8 billion in the first six months of 2026, a 12.8-percent year-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Vietnam to allow monthly video calls for prisoners starting July 1
Vietnam News 17:46 30/06/2026Prisoners in Vietnam will be allowed to make one video or phone call to relatives in the country each month for up to 10 minutes under the 2025 Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments, effective from July 1 this year.
Nearly 60% of Japanese firms plan to expand reach in Vietnam
Economy 17:38 30/06/2026More than half of Japanese companies are planning to expand their operations in Vietnam, Takuya Sahashi, vice-president of Mitsubishi Corporation Vietnam, told a nationwide conference in Hanoi on Tuesday morning to study, disseminate, and implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 10 on developing the foreign-invested economy.
Russian tourist recovers from paralysis after stroke treatment in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 16:27 29/06/2026A 43-year-old Russian woman who suffered a stroke while vacationing in Phan Thiet, Lam Dong Province has made a remarkable recovery after receiving emergency treatment at 115 People's Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
Asia's top architecture, hospitality awards ceremony held in Vietnam's 150-million-year-old cave for first time
Travel 18:42 27/06/2026Asia's leading architecture and hospitality awards were presented in a 150-million-year-old cave in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam for the first time on Friday night.
Vietnam to fine up to $1,520 for misreporting weather forecasts from August
Vietnam News 13:04 27/06/2026Vietnam will impose fines of up to VND40 million (US$1,520) for transmitting or broadcasting inaccurate weather forecasts and warning bulletins from August 8.
Vietnam introduces national multi-project wafer coordination center
Economy 10:29 27/06/2026Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology on Friday officially launched the Vietnam National Multi-Project Wafer Coordination Center, the country's first national-level facility dedicated to supporting semiconductor chip prototyping.
Hundreds join mass yoga performance along Han River in Da Nang
Travel 10:23 27/06/2026More than 250 people gathered at APEC Sculpture Park along the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Friday evening to participate in a mass yoga performance, promoting healthy living and strengthening community connections.
